The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 751

stake?"

"I did everything for you and the Shaw family's sake," Jade said, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. "If I had known, I would've left that girl to her own devices. Do you really think I'd let her benefit without a second thought if it wasn't for my family's inheritance being at Jade's fists were balled up tight, her face twisted with loathing. "You were on board with this from the start, weren't you?"

"How could I possibly get involved in the Jabs family's affairs?" Julian stumbled over his words but managed a comeback. "Have I ever complained about the messes you've made over the years?"

"I..."

"That's enough. We're not discussing Noelle's past anymore. Remember, you still haven't secured what Sir Jones has, and now my father has gone and given the shares to her. Your priority should be to calm Noelle down and convince her to give up the shares, not to keep stewing over your grudges. It was her mother who wronged you, not her."

"You... Julian, are you telling me you feel sorry for that woman too? That woman's daughter is just as bad as her!" Jade's temper flared every time Julian mentioned that woman, and she struggled to control her emotions.

out. Remember, Sir Jones is backing Noelle now. I wonder what you'll do if he hears

Someone else's child?

A cheap person?

the spot. She stood in disbelief at

it impossible for Noelle

again, the back-and-forth between Jade and Julian replaying in her mind until she stumbled backward, crashing into the wall with a

exchanged puzzled glances, quickly flinging the door open to

did you hear that?" Jade scanned the area and found no one. Julian did the same. He came up empty

Maybe it was the guilt talking, but Jade could not shake the feeling of being watched. "It

Meow.

of nowhere, a

out a couple of meows and breaking Jade and Julian's concentration. They exchanged a look and watched the cat explore the room, their tension easing. "Oh, it was just a cat. But let's never talk about today again, got it? Remember, don't have any hard feelings against Noelle, and don't